Bow Item Number: A6838 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Wooden bow that tapers towards the ends, with a slight curve, an indented centre, and notches at either end. Shallowly carved fish design with abalone shell inlay on one side.
Item History
- Made in Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Thomas Wallace before 1958
- Received from Thomas Wallace (Donor) during 1958
What
- Name
- Bow
- Identification Number
- A6838
- Type of Item
- bow
- Material
- wood and abalone shell
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and inlaid
- Overall
- height 112.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tsimshian
- Previous Owner
- Thomas Wallace
- Received from
- Thomas Wallace (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1958
- Acquisition Date
- during 1958
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1994/0001